 In
this issue
No. 137 July 1984
LettersUpdate
Taking Issue - Ashok Mitra
 IT’S A RICH MAN’S WORLD
But does it matter? Dexter Tiranti looks at why the world would be better off without
the better-off.
The facts on the rich
Him that hath
The global recession of this last decade has had devastating
consequences for many, but to the advantage of the few. John Cavanagh reports.
Sticky fingers
Nicky Harman looks at corruption as a way of life in the Third World.
The Church of the Rich
David Barratt investigates how Christian wealth is shared, and examines the Christian
dilemma of material versus spirital wealth.
‘If
we idolize wealth, then we create poverty'
Centrepege poster
Tax dodging: how those who have it keep it
Myths and facts examined by Debbie Taylor
Oh-so-generous Canada
Linda McQuaig details how Canadians subsidize their more privileged taxpayers.
Affluence means influence
How autocracy spells trouble for democracy. A New Internationalist report.
Why are we greedy?
Roger Griffin explains why we always want more.
Morteymakers, Moneytakers
Profiles of some of the richest men in the world.
Equality is doing what comes naturally
Huw Richards argues for personal freedom.
Idea for ACTION and Worth Reading
Reviews: New books and a classicCountry profile: MauritaniaFront cover photo: Juliet Highet / Alan Hutchison Photo Library
|
